Accounting Technician

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Category: Business and Financial Services

Type: Full-Time

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Department: 447030 - Budget and Accounting

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties: Are you a detail-oriented and passionate accounting professional looking to make a meaningful impact? We invite you to bring your expertise to NC State's Facilities Division as an Accounting Technician.

As an Accounting Technician in the Budget and Accounting Department, you will play an important role supporting Capital Project Management by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and financial transparency for our university infrastructure projects. Additionally, you will assist with managing the financial processes for both capital and non-capital projects. From requisitions and invoices to reconciliation and reporting, your work will directly support the success of our university's large-scale improvement efforts.

You will get to collaborate closely with project managers, vendors, and internal departments, promoting the 3 C's that define our team: Communication, Collaboration, and Coordination.

Key responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage requisitions, purchase orders, and voucher requests for all capital (CI) and non-CI projects
• Process invoices and pay applications in a timely and accurate manner
• Update and maintain financial records in CAPS, PeopleSoft, AERES, spreadsheets, and Interscope
• Assist with financial system updates, testing, and providing user feedback
• Create project numbers and help manage filing and distribution of project documentation
• Review and approve vouchers, requisitions, journal vouchers (JVs), and internal departmental transfers (IDTs)
• Track OESAD usage and expenditures by fiscal year; prepare and submit reports as required
• Respond to financial inquiries from vendors, project managers, and internal departments
• Maintain detailed and accurate accounting records; reconcile accounts and verify ledger entries
• Ensure compliance with university and state policies by using tools such as PeopleSoft, Wolf Reports, UNC-GA, OSBM, and SCO guidelines

If you are a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a strong understanding of accounting systems, and enjoys working on a team that values accuracy and innovation, we encourage you to apply today and become a key part of the Facilities Division at NC State!

Other Work/Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Minimum Experience/Education: High School Diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required Qualifications: Experience with financial and accounting systems, similar to or including PeopleSoft, CAPS, AERES, WolfReports, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook). Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing financial transactions and maintaining records. Demonstrated experience in accounting, budget management, and financial reporting within a complex organization. Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with vendors, project managers, and internal departments. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications: n/a

Required license or certification: N/A

Position Number: 00103668